Meaning of backyard cricket | Babel Free
ˈbækjɑːd ˈkɹɪkɪtDefinitions
Informal cricket played in the back yard of a private residence, or similar limited space.
UK, uncountable
Examples
“My father and I evolved a game of backyard cricket which was a balance of intricate skills and high comedy.”
“The babies sorted out, it was a rapid climb for Sunil Gavaskar; he went from backyard cricket to school, inter-school and inter-university cricket to Ranji Trophy and to Test fame with the same solid footwork that made him one of the most prolific run-getters of the century.”
“How could it be possible to play in such a high-pressure Test, yet feel as though it was just a game of backyard cricket?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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